Wolves' Malcolm Lee out indefinitely

The team says Lee suffered a chondral injury to his right knee--damage to the articular cartilage resulting from twisting the joint or moving it unnaturally. The second-year guard missed part of the season last year after an injury in his left knee.

Lee became a starter when Brandon Roy was also sidelined with knee problems.

Alexey Shved will replace Lee in his first NBA start tonight in New Orleans. Josh Howard will also play after missing Wednesday's game due to an illness.

The Timberwolves recalled rookie guard Malcolm Lee from the NBA developmental league on Tuesday. Lee, the Wolves' second round pick from UCLA, has yet to make his NBA debut because of a torn meniscus in his left knee.